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For an Estimated 4 Million People With Felony Convictions, Restoring Their Right to Vote is Complicated – and Varies State by State

People who are convicted of felonies might think they can’t vote. Even in California, where they do have the right to vote, people convicted of felonies cite cases in Florida and Texas where people with felonies who have completed their sentences have been arrested

Tiny Airborne Particles Within Air Pollution Could Be a Silent Killer – New Study Uncovers Hidden Risks and Reveals Who’s Most at Risk in New York State

Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. Our study shows that high levels of ultrafine

Harris Seeks a Unified America While Trump’s Final Rally Descends into Bigotry and Chaos

As Election Day draws closer, the divide between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has become a chasm. With the help of well-known supporters like Beyoncé, Usher, and Bruce Springsteen who gathered in cities across the country to support her inclusive

My Family Lived the Horrors of Native American Boarding Schools – Why Biden’s Apology Doesn’t Go Far Enough

I am a direct descendant of family members that were forced as children to attend either a U.S. government-operated or church-run Indian boarding school. They include my mother, all four of my grandparents and the majority of my great-grandparents. On Oct.

Colonialism’s Legacy Has Left Caribbean Nations Much More Vulnerable to Hurricanes

Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life. The Taino of the Greater Antilles and the Kalinago, or Caribs, of the Lesser Antilles developed systems that enabled them to

Having the ‘Right’ Friends May Hold the Secret to Building Wealth, According to New Study on Socioeconomic Ties

Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you’ll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored. My colleagues and I recently conducted research on social finance to understand the ways

College Can Be Confusing for First-Generation Students – But it Doesn’t Have to Be

How are colleges creating uncertainty? Colleges don’t set out to make life complicated for their students, but they often play a direct role in creating and amplifying uncertainty. This is one of the central findings of my new book. Following

More Kids Than Ever Need Special Education, but Burnout Has Caused a Teacher Shortage

A growing number of students in public schools – right now, about 15% of them – are eligible for special education services. These services include specially designed instruction for students with autism, learning or physical disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries. But going

Proof That Immigrants Fuel the US Economy is Found In the Billions They Send Back Home

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants if he is elected to a second term, claiming that, among other things, foreign-born workers take jobs from others. His running mate JD Vance has echoed those anti-immigrant views. Researchers, however, generally agree that

Vice President Kamala Harris Engages in Powerful Conversation with Hip Hop Legends Fat Joe and Too Short at the “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024

The “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2024 featured a pivotal conversation as Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with legendary hip-hop artists Fat Joe and Too Short to discuss her vision for the future and address the key topics facing Black communities today. The impactful

Here’s How to Remove Some Persistent Pollutants From Your Drinking Water at Home

Many substances harmful to human health are finding their way into our drinking water. These include the so-called ‘forever chemicals,’ per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A group of fluorinated chemical compounds, they are resistant to degradation, bioaccumulate in tissues, and

The Last Episode: Veterans For Social Justice (VFSJ) A Music Group of Black Military Veterans! Brother To Brother! Let’s March to the Polls for Kamala Harris

This October marks twenty-nine years since more than a million Black men marched to Washington, DC, perhaps the most wholesome and historic gathering ever of one culture of men in peace and harmony. October 16, 1995, was the day of

Biden-Harris Not Giving Up On Easing Student Debt, Announce More Pathways to Forgiveness

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new proposed regulations to expand student debt relief, potentially impacting around 8 million borrowers facing financial hardship. The proposal, introduced by the U.S. Department of Education, would allow the Secretary of Education to forgive loans

In Final Push, Harris Labels Trump a Fascist, Urges Americans to Defend Democracy

With the 2024 presidential election rapidly approaching, tensions are rising as Republican nominee Donald Trump ramps up his divisive rhetoric, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris delivers a pointed message to the American people, warning of the dangerous path Trump represents.

2024 Presidential Election on a Knife’s Edge as Early Votes Pour In

With the 2024 presidential election just two weeks away, early voting is surging nationwide as both parties make their final push to secure crucial ballots. Early voting data has begun to shed light on which states might see the most

DLCC Warns of MAGA Threat in 2024, Urges Democratic Wins to Protect Elections

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) has issued a memo outlining how critical it is for state legislatures to uphold democracy and protect elections. The memo, released less than two weeks before the 2024 presidential election, warns that the same GOP-led efforts

Researchers Launch $3.7 Million Study on How Structural Racism Accelerates Aging in Black Americans

A group of researchers from Rutgers University and Michigan State University have launched a major study to examine the long-term effects of structural racism on cognitive aging, physical decline, and frailty—particularly in Black Americans. A five-year grant from the National

From Gifted Performer to Tragic Loss: Jordan Neely’s Death Brings Daniel Penny to Trial

A widely shared video showing a former Marine placing a man in a chokehold aboard a New York City subway train will be at the heart of the trial of Daniel Penny, who faces charges in the death of celebrated

Martin Luther King III Embraces Interfaith Effort to Rebuild Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church

Martin Luther King III, the son of revered civil rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, directly tied his parents’ dreams for America to the multi-faith initiative to rescue the historic Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.)

Study: Stress Levels Soar as Americans Fear Election Violence and Threat to Democracy

A new Stress in America poll by the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals that Americans are under immense stress as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, with over 70% fearing that the election results could lead to violence. Conducted by The Harris

Study Uncovers Disparities in Post-Surgical Pain Management for Black Patients

Black patients recovering from major surgery are less likely to receive multimodal analgesia, a pain management approach proven to reduce opioid dependence, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting in Philadelphia. The study reveals that Black patients are

Criminal Justice Reform Poised to Be Decisive Issue in 2024 Election, Poll Shows

As America moves toward the most consequential presidential election in recent memory, criminal justice reform has emerged as a potential game-changer, with a new poll revealing broad bipartisan support for reducing incarceration. The survey by BSG for FWD.us reveals that 81%

One Year Later: Believe-In-You Money Inspires Nationwide Conversations on Reparative Finance

Jessica Norwood, renowned author, social entrepreneur, shaman, and financial activist, is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her transformative business book, Believe-In-You Money: What Would It Look Like If the Economy Loved Black People?, published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This milestone

Broward County Library’s 23d Annual StoryBook Festival

Broward County Library invites families with children to the free 23rd Annual Storybook Festival, from 10AM to 3:30PM, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines, 33331, 954-357-6580. The theme for this year’s iconic StoryBook Festival is

Spady Museum’s Newest Exhibit, “Inside Outside,” Invites Art Lovers To Join Important Conversations

Conceptual artist Ives Gabriel invites people to have conversations while viewing his works, both with each other and within themselves. His abstract, multi-media expressions are meant to encourage curiosity and to get people talking. “I hope they see within my artwork symbols

Donald Trump Exploited Presidency, Secret Service for Personal Profit, House Report Alleges

A newly released report from House Democrats reveals how Donald Trump’s presidency became a platform for personal financial gain. The twice-impeached former president allegedly profited from the U.S. Secret Service and other government entities that paid inflated rates at his properties. The

How Studying Trends in Human Lifespans Can Measure Progress in Addressing Inequality

People are living longer lives compared to previous generations but, over the last few decades, there has been a hidden shift — they are passing away at increasingly similar ages. This is a trend captured by the Gini Index, also

New ‘Bad Neighbors’ Awareness Campaign Highlights Health Impacts of Neighborhood Oil Drilling in South LA

In a powerful move to increase awareness of the health impacts of neighborhood oil drilling, Black Women for Wellness and STAND–L.A. (Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling – Los Angeles) have launched an advertising and organizing campaign near the Inglewood Oil

UNCF Honors Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley with The Keeper of the Flame Award

UNCF is proud to announce that Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley has been presented with the organization’s highest honor for partnerships, The Keeper of the Flame Award. “Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley is one of our nation’s foremost faith leaders and is

Florida Clinicians for Climate Action Awarded $100,000 Grant for Disaster Preparation for Pregnant Individuals in Miami-Dade and Broward County

Florida Clinicians for Climate Action (FCCA) is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $100,000 grant from the Center for Disease Foundation aimed at preparing pregnant individuals for climate-related disasters in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Expanding on FCCA’s proprietary Climate

New E-Book Explores the Impact of AI in Business: An Essential Resource for Business Faculty and Students

Dr. Allison Hudson and Dr. Veronica Ramsundar, pioneers in AI literacy and highly regarded professors at Miami Dade College’s School of Global Business, Trade, and Transportation, are excited to announce the release of their first e-book, The Impact of AI in

Evg. Keeya C-L Debuts Her New Single

Evg. Keeya CL Releases New Single “Bless Me.” Canton, Ohio-based gospel artist Evangelist Keeya Chapman-Langford (known as Evg. Keeya CL) recently released a new single titled “Bless Me.” Released on September 29, 2024, the song is her second release this year, following her

As Harris and Trump Vie for Presidency, Civil Rights Issues Reach Boiling Point

The 2024 presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has underscored a profound clash on race and justice. Trump, the twice impeached Republican nominee who next month faces sentencing in New York for 34 felony

In the Age of Supposed Anti-Ambition, is Kamala Harris’s Pro-Work Message Resonating?

“Our ambition and aspiration should be baseline, and we should aspire and have the ambition and plan to do more … I want Americans and families to not just get by but to be able to get ahead.” United States Vice

The Costume Institute’s Spring 2025 Exhibition to Explore the Importance of Sartorial Style to the Formation of Black Identities in the Atlantic Diaspora

Exhibition Dates: May 10–October 26, 2025 Exhibition Location: The Met Fifth Avenue, Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Exhibition Hall, Gallery 999 Floor 2 Superfine: Tailoring Black Style will examine the historical and cultural emergence of the Black Dandy, tracing the figure

Harris Hits Out at Trump’s Racist Agenda Which Threatens Black and Minority Americans as Carville Compares Rally to Nazi-Era Event

Vice President Kamala Harris raised concerns about Donald Trump’s ongoing racist rhetoric during a virtual town hall with radio host Charlamagne tha God, suggesting the former president intends to use fear as a tool to target minority communities. Harris responded

FCC Examines Data Caps as Chair Rosenworcel Highlights Consumer Frustrations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an inquiry into the use of data caps and other usage-based billing practices by wired and wireless broadband providers. This inquiry seeks to evaluate the impact of these practices on consumers and competition despite dissent

Last Chance for High School Students to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort

Time is running out for high school students with big dreams to take the next step toward their future, as the Oct. 31 application deadline for the Disney Dreamers Academy is fast approaching. Disney Dreamers Academy, in its 18th year, is

Black Press Urges DSCC to Expand Black Media Reach in New Ad Campaign

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) has launched a new advertising initiative to encourage Black voter turnout in seven key battleground states. The campaign “Our Vote. Our Power.” will appear in select Black-owned media outlets across Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio,

Going Off Grid is a Financial Win for Some, But It’s a Threat for Poorer Families and the Environment

How would you like to never have another electric bill? Advances in technology have made it possible for some consumers to disconnect from the power grid — a move that was once only available to the ultra-wealthy who could afford the associated

‘Snowed In’ Candle Controversy: Bath & Body Works Apologizes After Claims of Klan Resemblance

Bath & Body Works is facing backlash after releasing its holiday themed “Snowed In” candle, which some social media users claim resembles imagery associated with the Ku Klux Klan. The Columbus-based retailer swiftly apologized and announced it would be removing

How Head Start Shaped My Life

Head Start alumnus Duchesne Drew is senior vice president of American Public Media Group and president of Minnesota Public Radio. Duchesne’s career has been punctuated with several accolades: In 2021, he was inducted into the Hall of Achievement at Northwestern University’s Medill School

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation to Pay Nearly $10 Million for Redlining Black Neighborhoods in Birmingham

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation has agreed to pay $8 million and an additional $1.9 million civil penalty to resolve allegations of redlining predominantly Black neighborhoods in Birmingham, Alabama. This settlement is part of the Justice Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative, which has

The Right to Vote is Protective of all Other Rights

Voting is one of our most fundamental rights. It’s not just about having a say in the future of our country, it’s about honoring the legacy of those who fought and sacrificed so that we could have a voice. As

The Cook Foundation and Fairfield Foundation Announce Landmark Exhibition of Rare, Historic Photos of Black Life in Rural Virginia by Freedom B. Goode

The Special Exhibition Everyday People: Through Freedom’s Lens, An Exhibition of Rare Photographs by Freedom B. Goode opened today at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. The Exhibition will be on display through May 23, 2025. The exhibition, curated in collaboration with members of

Greater Diversity News Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President: Championing Progress for the Black Community

Written by Peter Grear As we approach one of the most critical elections in recent history, Greater Diversity News stands firmly in support of Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Our endorsement comes from a deep understanding of

Looting of African Heritage: a Powerful New Book Explores the Damage Done by Colonial Theft

European colonisation of Africa was not only about armed conquest, massacres and the exploitation of resources. It was also about the appropriation of spiritual and political symbols. It led to the erasure of a social, cultural, symbolic world. A 2024

TD Bank Pleads Guilty to Bank Secrecy Act Violations and Money Laundering, Agrees to $1.8 Billion Penalty

TD Bank N.A. (TDBNA) and its parent company, TD Bank US Holding Company (TDBUSH), pleaded guilty to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violations and money laundering charges, agreeing to pay over $1.8 billion in penalties. The plea resolves a Justice Department

Seasonal Change Can Affect People’s Moods — and Their Moral Values

Moral values are the principles that guide a person’s perceptions of good and bad, and right and wrong. They shape our prejudices, political ideologies and many other consequential attitudes and actions. It’s tempting to assume that a person’s moral values are stable across time

Federal Response Mobilizes Across Florida as Biden-Harris Administration Assures Continued Support After Hurricane Milton

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact on Florida, the Biden-Harris Administration has mounted a robust federal response to assist recovery efforts. Officials said the administration ensured there were pre-staging personnel and resources before the storm hit, and teams

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